The existing house is a 19th century Tudor house with wood frame structure. Our Clients had grown out of space and wanted to add an extension to this house. Our solution began with a redesign of the ground floor, creating a large open living and kitchen area.  A double height space made possible by a carefully engineered modern extension brings in light and allows for views to the yard.  The additional floor space gained allows for an expanded master suite and additional bedroom above. 

Any new extension had to be made of 2 hrs fire wall assembly. The structural stability of the house was established by adding a large beam connecting the old to the new to balance all the lateral forces.